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Should Small Groups Meet Over Summer?
June 1st, 2022
Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 20+ years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip …
Small Groups: 10 Principles of Exponential Thinking
May 4th, 2022
Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 20+ years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip …
The Reading Lenz with Nick Lenzi has moved!
April 27th, 2022
We are excited to announce some big changes to Reading Lenz, our monthly podcast by Nick Lenzi. Nick's show is graduating to its own channel and changing its name! Search for The Group Takeaways With Nick Lenzi in your …
Leadership Journey With Bill Search: Featuring John Ortberg - Now On A New Channel
April 20th, 2022
Exciting news, everybody! Bill Search's podcast "Leadership Journey" has moved! It is now its own podcast on its own channel. Go to https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7e1a4de or search for "Leadership Journey with Bill …
Carolyn's Show Has Moved!
April 13th, 2022
If you're looking for the latest episode of Here To There with Carolyn Taketa, it has moved! Carolyn's show has grown enough to get it's own channel. …
5 Areas to Reimagine Coaching
April 6th, 2022
In this episode, Steve Gladen breaks down 5 areas where ministry leaders can re-imagine how they do coaching for their groups ministry. The following …
5th Wednesday: Crawl, Walk, Or Run Into The Future Of Small Groups
March 30th, 2022
The Small Group Network is celebrating its 15th anniversary! Steve Gladen and James Browning look at the history of the small group network and what …
READING LENZ: What It Takes To Be Successful w/ Peter Englert
March 23rd, 2022
Each of us sets out to be successful but who defines what it means to be successful? How do we get there? The answer may surprise you. In this …
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Coaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 2
March 16th, 2022
Show Notes:
The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker
The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders by Bill Search
Why does a group get tired?
•Leader begins to coast
•Meeting becomes routine
…
HERE TO THERE: Leading Millennials and Gen Z in the Church
March 9th, 2022
What are younger generations looking for from churches, small groups, and leaders? What are some unique markers of this generation? What does it look like for them to deconstruct their faith? Join us for this …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: Back to the Future
March 2nd, 2022
In each "Inside Saddleback" Group Talk Podcast episode we feature four unique segments: Saddleback Scoop, Network Nugget, Leadership Learning and the …
READING LENZ REWIND: On Homecoming and Belong
February 23rd, 2022
When faced with an enviable challenge, how can we best use community to drive us to unity instead defaulting back to our standard of individuality?
…
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Coaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 1
February 16th, 2022
Show Notes:
The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker
The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders by Bill Search
Why does a group get tired?
•Leader begins to coast
•Meeting becomes routine
…
HERE TO THERE: How to Sustain a Healthy Marriage While in Ministry
February 9th, 2022
Guests: Rex & Andrea Minor
Intro:
How has your marriage been impacted by working at a church? How are you navigating the unique stressors of vocational ministry and its influence on your marriage? What are some …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: 3 Areas for your Groups to Shine in 2022 - UNITY, DIVERSITY & CIVILITY
February 2nd, 2022
In each "Inside Saddleback" Group Talk Podcast episode we feature four unique segments: Saddleback Scoop, Network Nugget, Leadership Learning and the …
READING LENZ: Creating Group Habits
January 26th, 2022
Why are habits the best way to build consistency inside your groups? Join us for this month's episode of Reading Lenz as host Nick Lenzi is joined by Amber Walker to breakdown the New Times #1 Best Seller Atomic Habits …
HERE TO THERE: Bible Recap & D-Groups
January 12th, 2022
Do you "want to want to read the Bible?" Do you or your groups struggle to incorporate Bible reading as a regular habit? We talk with Tara-Leigh …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: 4 Musts to Make 2022 Successful
January 5th, 2022
In each "Inside Saddleback" Group Talk Podcast episode we feature four unique segments: Saddleback Scoop, Network Nugget, Leadership Learning and the …
Small Group Stories
December 29th, 2021
Has your life been changed by a small group? Do you know someone else who has been transformed? Love God Greatly is a ministry that creates and translates Bible studies in 40 different languages. James Browning …
READING LENZ: 2021 Year End Review
December 22nd, 2021
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Navigating the Inevitable Challenges Group Face (Part 2)
December 15th, 2021
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HERE TO THERE: Book Talk - Live No Lies by John Mark Comer w/ Andrew Camp and Nick Lenzi
December 8th, 2021
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: Get ready 2022—Lobby!—6 Questions to Survive the Attacks—2 Duties of Leadership
December 1st, 2021
READING LENZ: How To Host Friends w/ Guest Sarah Neral
November 24th, 2021
Do you remember your first night at group? Do you remember the message you talked about? Or do you remember how they made you feel?
We often overlook how we are intentionally welcoming those new to our community and …
HERE TO THERE: 5 Things Not to Do when Coaching Group Leaders (Replay)
November 10th, 2021
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: Fall Updates, Growth Spurt, What’s the Path, 3 Must Have Answers, CRT
November 3rd, 2021
READING LENZ: Making Ideas Stick w/ JW Hilliard
October 27th, 2021
As groups people we are always faced with the challenge to communicate ideas, tips, and hacks to help our people lead to the best of their abilities. So how do we communicate those ideas so that they will stick? What is …
HERE TO THERE: Leading Married Couples Groups – Key Practices For Making Them Better
October 13th, 2021
Couples groups are uniquely positioned to positively influence individuals and strengthen marriages as marital issues are shared in an environment of grace and trust. What are tips for leading couples groups that build …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: New Launch Ideas, Networking 101, Dream Management, The Bible is HOT!
October 6th, 2021
HOW TO BE A SMALL GROUP LEADER: Part 5 w/ Shelley Leith
October 2nd, 2021
Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A …
HOW TO BE A SMALL GROUP LEADER: Part 4 w/ Jay Kranda
October 2nd, 2021
Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A …
HOW TO BE A SMALL GROUP LEADER: Part 3 w/ Jon Laster
September 29th, 2021
Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A …
HOW TO BE A SMALL GROUP LEADER: Part 2 w/ JT Black
September 29th, 2021
Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A …
HOW TO BE A SMALL GROUP LEADER: Part 1 w/ Joel Donis
September 29th, 2021
Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A …
READING LENZ: The Other Half of The Church
September 22nd, 2021
HERE TO THERE: Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Thriving Small Group Culture
September 8th, 2021
A lot has changed since Creating Community, by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits was published 16 years ago describing the North Point Church's vision …
READING LENZ: Don't Be The Hero
August 25th, 2021
Being someone in ministry the desire is in all of us to be the one that rescues others, provides them the support, and gives them care they deserve. But in the books, we cover this month on Reading Lenz we discover that …
HERE TO THERE: Workplace Small Groups
August 11th, 2021
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: Who’s Replacing Rick—Let the Pipeline Begin!—Digital Madness—4 Fall Planning Keys
August 4th, 2021
READING LENZ: Being Ted Lasso with Your Small Groups
July 28th, 2021
Description: This month we take a break from reading to tackle the breakout TV show Ted Lasso. We have so much to learn from Ted Lasso. He’s the ideal small group point person. He’s humble, curious, and timely. My …
HERE TO THERE: Building a Multiethnic Church or Small Group - Why It Matters and First Steps Toward an Integrated Gospel Community
July 14th, 2021
How do we move from a homogenous church or group to one that welcomes full participation of people from different ethnicities? Why is it so important …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: The 5 R’s of Summer
July 7th, 2021
Saddleback Small Groups Website
10 Things that for easy engagement ANY Small Group Pastor can do1 Being on Time 2 Work Ethic 3 Effort 4 Body Language 5 Energy 6 Attitude 7 Passion 8 Being …
5th Wednesday: Aligning Small Groups With Church Communications
June 30th, 2021
How aligned in your small groups ministry with the rest of your staff? Many in ministry struggle with "buy-in" from senior leadership. But James Browning takes a fairly deep dive into the idea that small group point …
READING LENZ: The Art of the Gathering
June 23rd, 2021
Our small group gatherings shouldn't be repetitive and predictable but rather places where our members and guest can be known and flourish. his …
HERE TO THERE: Discipling MS & HS Students Through Small Groups
June 9th, 2021
READING LENZ: Eliminating Church Silos
May 26th, 2021
HERE TO THERE: Introducing Our New SGN Development Pastor!
May 12th, 2021
READING LENZ: How To Lead When You're Not In Charge
April 28th, 2021
HERE TO THERE: How and Why People Connect into Groups w/ Steve Curran
April 14th, 2021
Steve Curran has been involved in leading small groups for more than 20 years. Currently, he is the Community Pastor at Compassion Christian Church, …
READING LENZ: The Benefits of Thinking Like a Franchise Part 2
April 1st, 2021
We're back again this week with Reading Lenz and guest Chris High of Hoboken Grace for part 2 of the book E-Myth Revisted by Michael Gerber. In this episode we talk about organizational structure for the core team that …
READING LENZ: The Benefits of Thinking Like A Franchise Part 1
March 24th, 2021
This week we have on Lead Pastor Chris High of Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, NJ. Together we breakdown the book E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Join us as we share about our journey as a church plant in …
HERE TO THERE: Why Churches Need Support & Recovery Groups
March 10th, 2021
Greg is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and has been in full-time church-based ministry since 1996 as a small …
READING LENZ - How FBI Negotiations Apply to Small Groups
February 24th, 2021
HERE TO THERE: Digital Disciple Making
February 10th, 2021
Since 2017, Bart has been serving at Traders Point Christian Church, a multi-site congregation in Indianapolis, IN with 5 campuses, as their …
Reading Lenz: What Pixar Teaches Us About Small Groups
January 27th, 2021
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Keys To a Better Year
January 20th, 2021
Bill discusses author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’s newest book and how to have a much better 2021.
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HERE TO THERE: How to Engage Your Senior Pastor In Groups w/ Allen White
January 13th, 2021
How engaged is your senior pastor in the small groups ministry? When senior leadership is on board and talking often about groups from the platform, the church is likely to make groups a higher priority and will have …
GROUP TALK UNITED: 12 Silver Linings from 2020
December 30th, 2020
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READING LENZ: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
December 23rd, 2020
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: 10 Commitments for 2021
December 16th, 2020
It’s that time of year when we look forward to new possibilities. Some call them “resolutions.” At some point as 2020 wraps up and we look forward …
HERE TO THERE: Bi-vocational Pastors and Why You Want Them in Your Groups Ministry
December 9th, 2020
READING LENZ: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging with Tommy Carreras
November 25th, 2020
HERE TO THERE: How Do Leaders and Groups Learn Best? w/ Josh Rose, PhD
November 11th, 2020
READING LENZ: Canoeing the Mountain w/ Kiersten Telzerow
October 28th, 2020
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: The Problem of Discipleship
October 21st, 2020
The leadership journey requires a clear destination, otherwise we aren’t on a journey we’re just wandering around. Small groups have always been portrayed as an integral part of making discipleship. But what does that …
HERE TO THERE: Mental Health – Can Anyone be in a Small Group?
October 14th, 2020
Dr. David Wang is a licensed psychologist and associate professor of psychology and pastoral counseling at the Rosemead School of Psychology, at …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: 4 Areas Where Change Must Happen
October 7th, 2020
SOCIOLOGIST STUDY:
Following the turn of the century, sociologist …
READING LENZ: Extreme Ownership
September 23rd, 2020
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
September 16th, 2020
Guests: Nick & Marjorie Allan, pastors at The Well Sheffield, England and authors of the new book The XYZ of Discipleship: Understanding and Reaching Generations Y & Z.
Nick and Marjorie have served churches in …
HERE TO THERE: Leading Small Groups that Thrive
September 9th, 2020
We talk with the authors of a compelling new book, "Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to take your group to the next level." Based on extensive research, this book provides insights and practical how-tos on …
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: 5 Emotional Refreshments for You & Your Groups
September 2nd, 2020
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READING LENZ: Daring Greatly
August 26th, 2020
HERE TO THERE: Online Training for Leaders - Why, How, & What
August 12th, 2020
INSIDE SADDLEBACK: What are the New Wineskins?
August 5th, 2020
Guidelines for Getting Together For Saddleback Church Small Groups
Gathering together in large groups is still in the future. The natural question at this stage of the COVID-19 crisis is, "Can we begin to gather in …
Here To There: What's next? Thinking through SG ministry in the "new normal"
July 15th, 2020
Group Talk United: Unveiling the New 4 Show Lineup
July 1st, 2020
4 Shows, 1 Podcast! Listen as we meet new hosts for our new shows!
7 COVID Re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person
June 17th, 2020
Align: Learning Small Group Ministry Essentials - this new online training course is now open for enrollment!
7 COVID re-entry Musts for the Small …
Developing an Anti-Racist Culture in Your Small Group
June 10th, 2020
Amber has an educational background in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology. She has been working in Group Life on staff at the Church at Severn Run …
10 Commandments for Your Small Groups During Covid-19
May 13th, 2020
COVID-19 Small Group Resources
10 Commandments for Your Small Groups During Covid-19
1 Show grace to myself & others …
Tips for Overcoming Video Conferencing Fatigue
April 23rd, 2020
Protecting Your Mental Health & Helping Your Leaders Thrive Emotionally During COVID-19
April 1st, 2020
Bio: Dr. Susan Cha is a licensed clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience working in various settings: university counseling centers, …
Steve Gladen: So You Launched Online Small Groups, Now What?
March 25th, 2020
Learn How To Use Zoom In 5 Minutes For Online Small Groups
7 Childcare Solutions For Your Small Group
Rick Warren’s “Care Calling” Script
Hi, this …
BOOK TALK: Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
March 11th, 2020
Guests: Nick Lenzi and Andrew Camp
Andrew Camp is currently the Spiritual Growth Pastor at Mountain Life Church in Park City, Utah, where he has served since 2016 and contributes monthly to the Small Group Network blog.
INTERVIEWS: Using the Enneagram in Groups w/ Chris Surratt
February 12th, 2020
STEVE GLADEN: The 5 Benefits of Belonging
January 22nd, 2020
On this brand new GroupTalk format, Steve Gladen talked about the 5 Benefits of Belonging. Make sure you check out the links below for the great blog that goes along with it.
Don't forget to register for Lobby 2020 as …
BONUS EPISODE: Previewing New GroupTalk Show!
January 15th, 2020
New and exciting things are coming to GroupTalk in 2020! Listen as Steve Gladen shares his heart for the new GroupTalk show.
Vision For Breakthrough In Your Small Group Ministry w/ Steve Gladen
January 8th, 2020
https://www.smallgroupnetwork.com
Steve Gladen is the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch …
7 Ways The SGN Can Supplement Your Small Group Ministry w/ Derek Olson
December 4th, 2019
Derek serves as pastor of small group network development at Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA. He has been active in leading small group ministry …
7 Childcare Solutions for Small Groups w/ Derek Olson
November 14th, 2019
Bio:
Derek serves as pastor of small group network development at Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA. He has been active in leading small group …
Issues Related to Multi-Ethnic Church and Small Groups
October 23rd, 2019
Rev. David Myles is the Life Groups & Leader Development Pastor at New Hope Church in New Hope, MN. David is passionate about the expository preaching of the Word of God, ministering through the Word, and training …
Examining 10 Common Assumptions of Small Group Ministry (Part 2)
August 29th, 2019
Guest: Will Johnston Bio: After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will moved to Washington DC and started working on …
Examining 10 Common Assumptions of Small Group Ministry (Part 1)
August 21st, 2019
Guest: Will Johnston
After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will moved to Washington DC and started working on Capitol …
Training New Group Leaders: When, Why, What, and How
July 25th, 2019
Guests on the Panel:
Bill Search is the author of Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders and Simple Small Groups. Currently serving as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.
…
Team Retreats: The Why, What, and How w/ Amy Jackon (Part 2)
June 28th, 2019
Team Retreats: The Why, What, and How w/ Amy Jackson (Part 1)
June 19th, 2019
Book Talk - "We Need to Talk" by Celeste Headlee w/ Andrew Camp and Nick Lenzi
May 30th, 2019
Rick Warren: Small Groups & the Coming Societal Trends (Part 2)
May 8th, 2019
Pastor Rick Warren was this year’s keynote speaker at the “Lobby Gathering,” one of the nation’s premier small group training events. To listen to part 2 of this 2 part exclusive podcast, just click the play button at …
Rick Warren: Small Groups & the Coming Societal Trends (Part 1)
April 24th, 2019
Pastor Rick Warren was this year’s keynote speaker at the “Lobby Gathering,” one of the nation’s premier small group training events. Enjoy part 1 of this 2 part exclusive podcast.
Identifying and Recruiting New Leaders [Podcast]
March 27th, 2019
Small Groups For Singles [Podcast]
February 25th, 2019
Between people marrying at older ages or never marrying, co-habitation, and divorce rates, there is a large increasing population of singles in our …
Steve Gladen: Making Key Decisions for Critical Impact [PODCAST]
January 28th, 2019
This podcast focuses on some key decisions that will have a critical impact on shaping the values, strategies, and culture of your groups ministry …
How Did You Do? Reflecting On Your 2018 [PODCAST]
December 10th, 2018
Guest: Reid Smith
Topic: How did you do? Year-end review of your church, ministry, and self.
- Why reflect on the past year what to evaluate?
- …
How To Craft a Small Group Agreement [PODCAST]
November 19th, 2018
Everyone enters a new small group with spoken and unspoken expectations. Small group agreements or covenants are a helpful tool to discuss and …
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters [PODCAST]
October 15th, 2018
This month's group talk podcast features an insightful discussion regarding the book "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters" by Priya …
What Should Groups Study? w/ Chris Surratt
September 18th, 2018
Topic: A question we frequently field from our small group leaders is, "What should we study?" There is an overwhelming range of materials and topics …
Free Market Groups, Semester-Based Groups & Reaching Millennials: An Inside Look at National Community Church's Innovative Culture [PODCAST]
August 13th, 2018
This month, we take a look inside one of the most innovative "teaching churches" in America, National Community Church in Washington DC. They are well-known for establishing "Free market groups," semester-based groups, …
Steve Gladen: Ten Things To Consider When Recruiting Your Team [Podcast]
July 9th, 2018
Joel Comiskey: Increasing Evangelism in Small Groups [Podcast]
June 11th, 2018
Since evangelism is critical part of discipleship, it is typically a high value for our churches. However, practically speaking, many of our groups …
Carl George: The Past, Present & Future of Small Groups Ministry [Podcast]
May 17th, 2018
New Group Talk Podcast: Biblical Engagement in Small Groups
April 19th, 2018
Welcome to the new "Group Talk Podcast!" In this month's episode you will notice these exciting new updates...
- An updated …
Group Talk Podcast: Live with Steve Gladen from the "Lobby Gathering"
March 22nd, 2018
Top 5 Things Not To Do When Coaching Small Group Leaders [Podcast]
February 25th, 2018
The "Hot Topics" of Small Groups Ministry [Podcast]
January 23rd, 2018
Steve Gladen: Maximizing Your Small Group Budget [Podcast]
December 18th, 2017
Top 5 Sticky Issues in Small Groups [2 Part Series Podcast]
November 21st, 2017
Are you dealing with any sticky issues within your small group ministry? If so, you've come to the right place!
With more than 20 years of small groups ministry experience, Bill Search has led the discipleship charge in …
Daniel Im: 5 Small Shifts To Transform Your Small Group Ministry
October 21st, 2017
5 Small Shifts to Transform Your Small Group Ministry [Podcast]
October 21st, 2017
Doing Groups Ministry in a Multisite Context [Podcast]
September 19th, 2017
Q Do you serve in a local church ministry? Are you a small group point person? Are you doing groups in a multisite context? If your answer is yes to …
How to Launch New Groups and Find New Leaders [Podcast]
August 21st, 2017
If we were to ask you, “what are your top 3 challenges in your small groups ministry?” One of your answers would probably be related to getting new …
Leading from a Healthy Soul: How to Avoid Ministry Burnout [Podcast]
July 19th, 2017
Q Are you feeling burnt-out as a ministry leader? Q Do you know other ministry leaders who are on the edge of burn-out? If so, you've come to the right place...
The greatest gift you can give those you lead is your own …
The Nuts & Bolts of Sermon-Based Curriculum for Small Groups [Podcast]
June 25th, 2017
"What will our groups study?" This is a common question in groups ministry and one that is critically important in shaping the dynamics and discipleship process of a group. The sermon based model has been increasingly …
Small Group Terminology: Reconsidering Common Terms Used in Groups Ministry [Podcast]
May 8th, 2017
Words are powerful. As small group pastors and directors, a critical part of our role is to use words to shape vision, empower, encourage, and …
Women in Leadership: Practical Issues Affecting Both Men and Women in Ministry [Podcast]
April 13th, 2017
What does it take for women to flourish in ministry? If you or anyone on your team are asking these questions, then you’ve come to the right place!
…
Live from The Lobby Conference: Q&A with Steve Gladen
March 23rd, 2017
Steve Gladen has served as the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and development of …
Emerging Trends in Small Group Ministry with Mike Mack [Podcast]
February 21st, 2017
Q What are the emerging trends in small group ministry? How are millennials viewing small group ministry? What are wholistic small groups? If you or …
Steve Gladen - Are Both Pieces Working in Your Small Group Ministry?
January 31st, 2017
In this episode, Eric Falcinella asks Steve a very important question while he was sitting alone drinking a coffee at Starbucks. It was a great impromptu conversation. Enjoy!
STEVE GLADEN: Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 3 [Podcast]
January 26th, 2017
Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known
Part 3: Sustaining
Steve Gladen has served as the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and development of …
STEVE GLADEN: Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 2 [Podcast]
January 17th, 2017
Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known
Part 2: Stabilizing
Steve Gladen has served as the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and development of …
STEVE GLADEN: Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 1 [Podcast]
January 10th, 2017
Three Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known
Part 1: Starting
Steve Gladen has served as the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and development of over …
Northeast Online Huddle Discussion with Steve Gladen
December 19th, 2016
This is a special episode provided to us by the Northeast Regional Leader, Chip Kelly. To set this up, Chip Kelly hosted an online Huddle where he invited other leaders along with Steve Gladen to discuss topics and …
Small Group Metrics: What to Measure & Why with Bill Willits [Podcast]
December 12th, 2016
Q How do you measure the fruitfullnes of small group ministry? How do you decide what metrics to you use? If you or anyone on your team are asking …
Reid Smith – Discipleship through Small Groups Part 2 [Podcast]
November 4th, 2016
Q As a small group point person, how am I cultivating my own relationship with the Lord?
Q How do I create a culture of discipleship within my small …
The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership [Podcast]
November 4th, 2016
Q Do you desire to be the best leader you can be? Would you like to strengthen the weaker areas of your leadership? Do you want to influence people …
Reid Smith - Discipleship through Small Groups Part 1 [Podcast]
October 11th, 2016
Q How do you define discipleship? How do you know that people are actually being discipled through small groups? If you or anyone on your team is wrestling with these questions, you’ve come to the right place!
Steve Gladen: 7 Ways to Lead Effective Small Group Ministry When Your Pastor May Not Be On Board [Podcast]
September 21st, 2016
Q How do you change culture & lead effective small group ministry when your lead pastor or senior leadership may not be entirely on board? How …
Small Groups vs Support Groups: What's the Difference? Part 2 [Podcast]
August 31st, 2016
Q What is the difference between small groups and support groups? How do we care for the people in our small groups in ways that are healthy without becoming therapists for them? How do we keep small groups on track for …
Small Groups vs Support Groups: What's the Difference? Part 1 [Podcast]
August 16th, 2016
Q What is the difference between small groups and support groups? How do we care for the people in our small groups in ways that are healthy without becoming therapists for them? How do we keep small groups on track for …
Busting Beyond The Bubble: Changing Your Methods to Recruit New Small Group Leaders [Podcast]
July 25th, 2016
Daniel Thomas is the Campus Pastor & Director of Adult Ministries at Highlands Fellowship Church in Abingdon, Virginia. Prior to that role, …
Casting the NET: The What, Why and How of ONLINE Groups [Podcast]
June 20th, 2016
If you are interested in learning about how online groups can help you & your church fulfill its mission of reaching the un-churched & making …
Small Groups, Big City [Podcast]
May 18th, 2016
The world is becoming increasingly complex, while at the same time becoming increasingly interconnected. The reality is that with each revolution the …
Introverts & Extroverts: How do our Personality Preferences Impact Our Leadership? [Podcast]
April 16th, 2016
Diversity is a beautiful thing. People, cultures, perspectives and ideas come in all shapes, sizes, colors and variations, adding tremendous depth …
Insights About Reaching Millennials From Two Millennials Pastors [Podcast]
March 24th, 2016
Millennials... Flaky. Inconsistent. Non-Commital. Inauthentic. Insert your own adjective here _______. All terms frequently used when the millennial generation enters the conversation. However, even for as much as …
Best Small Group Systems For Your Church [Podcast]
February 20th, 2016
Albert Einstein once said, "everything must be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." When it comes to designing and implementing systems for your church's Small Groups Ministry, you'd be hard pressed to find …
What Do Small Groups Have in Common with Football? [Podcast]
January 25th, 2016
Building a team. Developing a playbook. Identifying wins. All fundamentals of any effective football team. But would you believe they're also some of …
Should I Stay or Should I Go? [Podcast]
December 11th, 2015
Neil Sedaka was right. Breaking up IS hard to do. But sometimes, breaking up is necessary. While Neil probably didn't have your small group in mind when he wrote his deceptively sweet heart break anthem in the 60's, he …
From The Front Row to The Fringes [Podcast]
November 23rd, 2015
Because we are all Small Groups Ministry practitioners on some level, it is easy to unwittingly assume that everyone else is just like... "us". They value what we value, think how we think, want what we want and respond …
Vulnerable Living, Vulnerable Leading [Podcast]
October 29th, 2015
Challenging seasons of life are inevitable. It is never a question of "if" they will occur, but rather "when". When life gets tough, it is often how we respond to the challenges we're faced with that shape us more than …
Cool Connections For A Sizzling Summer
September 18th, 2015
Summer is a time when is seems like everyone’s schedule gets turned upside down, making it hard for your groups to meet consistently. However, with …
Kay Warren - Mental Health and the Church
September 9th, 2015
Kay Warren is the co-founder of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA with her husband Rick Warren as well as the founder and advocate of the HIV & AIDS initiative at Saddleback and around the world. She is an …
Andrew Mason - Building from Ground Zero: Relaunching a Groups Ministry
September 9th, 2015
Many of us have stepped into existing small groups ministries to add new support, leadership and vision to what was already there. But what about creating a groups ministry at a church where one didn’t necessarily …
Daniel Im - Are Mid-Size Groups the Future of Group Life?
September 9th, 2015
Are you looking for the silver bullet for your groups ministry? Then keep looking, because this isn't the Group Talk for you. But if you're willing …
Steve Gladen - Strategic Planning for the New Year
September 9th, 2015
The sage prophet Benjamin Franklin once said "a failure to plan is a plan to fail." Every day of every year, teams and leaders across the world read that perennial quote in bewilderment, wondering "how did he KNOW?!?" …
Mark Howell - It's Summer but Fall is Coming: Five Essential Moves to Make Now
September 2nd, 2015
Listen to the host of Group Talk, Carolyn Taketa interview Mark Howell, the Pastor of Communities at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, …
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